Programme Policy Officer
Organizational Context
The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and using food assistance to build peace and prosperity. WFP operates in emergencies and supports people recovering from conflict, disasters, and extreme weather. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and a skilled workforce committed to its mission.
Job Purpose
The Programme Policy Officer will be responsible for managing a portfolio of activities related to WFP's General Food Assistance (GFA) in Libya, focusing on unconditional in-kind transfers. This role involves developing and strengthening partnerships, overseeing implementation, and ensuring effective reporting. The officer will collaborate closely with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and NGOs to deliver policy support, technical assistance, and innovative solutions. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, activity management, capacity building for partners, and contributing to WFP's Country Strategic Plan to meet the needs of food-insecure populations. The position requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills to foster cross-agency collaboration and ensure efficient resource management.
Responsibilities
The Programme Policy Officer is responsible for the comprehensive planning, coordination, and oversight of WFP Libya’s general food assistance programs, with a particular focus on in-kind transfers. This role involves developing and strengthening strategic partnerships with government authorities and other stakeholders to align with WFP’s objectives. A key responsibility is managing all facets of activity implementation, including strategy development, operational mechanisms, and work plans. This includes defining targeting and implementation modalities, establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and collaborating with various units on food basket design, procurement, and partner selection. The officer will liaise with cooperating partners, ensuring field implementation, capacity building, reporting, and accountability. They will also lead capacity-building initiatives for government and partner personnel, prepare progress reports for different units, and manage resource availability and expenditures. Furthermore, the role involves supporting resource mobilization efforts and participating in inter-agency and government meetings, as well as working groups focused on social protection and emergency response to enhance national safety nets and preparedness capacities.
Work Experience
Requires at least 5 years of operational experience in humanitarian and development sectors. Must have a proven track record of working with government institutions and managing NGO partnerships.
Skills
Programme Design and Management, Partnership Development, Implementation Oversight, Reporting, Resource Management, Capacity Building, Policy Analysis, Cross-Agency Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Arabic, English